Bellevue Live Jazz Series Wed Contemporary jazz by Deems Tsutakawa is the final performance in the series, 5-6:30 p.m., May 11, Key Center, 601 108th Ave. N.E. Cost: $2 for wine and appetizers. Information: 425-453-1223 or www.bellevuelive.com/schedule.html

Read to Your Grandchildren Wed Celebrate National Older Americans month with a story time for children and their special senior, followed by tips on reading to your grandchildren ; grandchild not required for admission, 7 p.m., May 11, Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way. Information: 425-747-2390

Read to Your Grandchildren Plan Ahead Celebrate National Older Americans month with a story time for children and their special senior, followed by tips on reading to your grandchildren ; grandchild not required for admission, 10:15 a.m., May 18, Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E. Information: 425-450-1765

Birding the Hotspots Mon A field trip to this month’s best birding location in King County, hosted by East Lake Washington Audubon Society, 9 a.m.-noon May 23. Meet before 9 a.m. at the north end of the Newport Hills Park & Ride, Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast and 112th Place Southeast. Cost: $2. Information: 425-450-0461 or www.elwas.org/events

Carnation Farmer’s Market Tues Belly dancers from Hejira Music, face painting, chalk art and performance by the Tolt Middle School Jazz Band to celebrate the opening of the market with fresh produce from Snoqualmie Valley farms, 3-7 p.m. with jazz band at 3 p.m. and dancers at 5 p.m., May 17; market will be open 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 27, Tolt Avenue and West Bird Street. Information: 425-333-6050 or www.carnationfarmersmarket.org

Read to Your Grandchildren Plan Ahead Celebrate National Older Americans month with a story time for children and their special senior, followed by tips on reading to your grandchildren ; grandchild not required for admission, 10 a.m., May 18, Carnation Library, 4804 Tolt Ave. Information: 425-333-4398

Issaquah
The Music Man Starts Wed Village Theatre presents Meredith Willson’s classic musical about a traveling salesman trying to con a small town, May 11-June 26, with shows at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and June 14; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (except May 21); 7 p.m. Sundays (except May 15 and June 26), Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. Tickets: $32-$45. Reservations: 425-392-2202 or www.ticketmaster.com

Kenmore
Read to Your Grandchildren Wed Celebrate National Older Americans month with a story time for children and their special senior, followed by tips on reading to your grandchildren ; grandchild not required for admission, 10:30 a.m., May 11, Kenmore Library, 18138 73rd Ave. N.E. Information: 425-486-8747

Kenmore Library Open House and Tea Sat Annual library celebration with musical entertainment and refreshments followed by an open meeting of the Kenmore Library Association where plans for future programs and ideas the new library will be discussed; starts at 1 p.m. with meeting at 3 p.m., May 14, Kenmore Library, 18138 73rd Ave. N.E. Information: 425-486-8747

Kirkland Wednesday Market Ongoing Flowers, crafts and produce in this year’s expanded market, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. through Oct. 12 with extended hours and live music until 10 p.m. every third Wednesday, Park Lane East between Third and Main Streets. Free parking available in the Kirkland Library parking garage, 308 Kirkland Ave. Information: 425-893-8766 or www.kirklanddowntown.org

The Taming of the Shrew Thur-Sat Seattle Shakespeare Company presents its all-male cast version of the Bard’s classic; not recommended for ages 12 and under, 7:30 p.m. May 12; 8 p.m. May 13; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 14, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. Tickets: $11-$24. Reservations: 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org

Our Town Fri-Sun The Attic Theatre presents Thornton Wilder’s play about life and love in small-town America, 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 15; 2:30 p.m. May 14 and 15, Lake Washington High School Cadle Theatre, 12033 N.E. 80th St. Tickets: $10-$15. Reservations: 425-985-8608 or www.theattictheatre.org

SCORE Business Counseling Fri Volunteers from the Service Corps of Retired Executives offer advice to current and future small business owners, 1-4 p.m. by appointment May 13, Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave. Registration: 425-822-2459

Centennial Saturday: A City Comes of Age Sat Dedication of the new art installation “Oceanic” and refreshments at noon, followed by former Kirkland mayor Bob Neir sharing stories from his book, “A City Comes of Age: A Political History of the City of Kirkland from 1965-1995” at 1 p.m., May 14, Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave. Information: 425-822-2459

Juanita Bay Park Bird Walk Tues Tour of an urban wildlife habitat which includes wet meadow, marsh and open water ecosystems; led by the East Lake Washington Audubon Society, 8 a.m., May 17, meet in the parking lot at Juuanita Bay Park, 2201 Market St. Information: 425-576-8805

All Ages Concerts Fri Live music, 8 p.m. Fridays, Old Fire House, 16510 N.E. 79th St. Cost: $6. May 13: The Fall of Troy and Claymore. May 20: Punk Rock Prom night with live music by Shoplifting, King Cobra and Doomsday 1999. May 27: Schoolyard Heroes, The Ruby Doe and Autumn Poetry. Information: 425-556-2389 or www.theoldfirehouse.org

Redmond Historical Society Sat Unidentified historical photos will be on display in hopes that long-timers will be able to help identify people, places and events for the archives, 10:30-noon May 14, Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St. Information: 425-885-2919

University of Washington Storefront Studio Open House Fri An opportunity to discuss beautification of the downtown district under a partnership between the city and the University of Washington, 3-6 p.m., May 13, Storefront Studio, 715 S. Third St. Information: 425-430-6580 or www.ci.renton.wa.us

Old Time Fiddlers Concert for Families Sat The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association performs and discusses the history of “homemade music” in America , 2 p.m., May 14, Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave. S.E. Information: 425-226-0522

Snoqualmie
Habitat for Humanity Dedication Sat Volunteers, city officials, and sponsors will dedicate two new homes in a ceremony at which the new homeowners will receive their keys; refreshments, 3 p.m., May 14, Snoqualmie Ridge, 36912 Gravenstein Court. Information: 425-869-6007

Woodinville
Identity Theft Prevention Workshop Wed Information on how to prevent and survive identity theft and current fraud trends in the Pacific Northwest, 7-8:30 p.m., May 11, City Hall Council Chambers, 17301 133rd Ave. N.E. Information: 425-877-2267 or www.ci.woodinville.wa.us